IIFT 2016 Question Paper

Instructions

In the following passage, fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word from the options provided.

Come October and you are burnt by the mid-day Sun. The storm and the sizzle is particularly __70__ as it comes after the relatively cool monsoon months. Though it is hot and muggy, that does not prevent people from coming out on the streets to __71__ the traditional festivals. And it must be shopping time also, colourfully decorated showrooms are __72__ the passerby to let his hair down, splurge and take a __73__ of gifts home for family. After all, the New Year is just around.

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Solution

The author intends to convey that the shops entice the customers into dropping their inhibitions and buying a large number of items.

We can eliminate option D (placement) as the word is irrelevant to the context of the sentence. 'Token' is used to describe something that is bought as a souvenir.The author intends to convey that the people end up buying a lot. Therefore, we can eliminate option A as well.

Both 'list' and 'bagful' capture the point that the people buy a lot. However, the word 'list' implies that the activity is pre-planned. There is a formal structure attached to the word 'list'. Though people do not go in with an intention to buy, they end up buying things. The word 'bagful' captures the delight in the the process and hence, option C is the right answer. 


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